53190 ZIP Code
Whitewater, Wisconsin
December 31, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 53190 |
| City/Town: | Whitewater |
| County: | Walworth |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 20,500 |
| Median Household Income: | $56,923 |
| Per Capita Income: | $15,683 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,102 |
| Median Home Value: | $234,100 |
| Land Area: | 130.8 sq miles
338.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.9 sq miles
4.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.8078, -88.7362 |
Population Information (53190 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 20,500 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,514 | 51.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,986 | 48.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 22.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 681 | 3.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 757 | 3.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 757 | 3.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,696 | 18.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 5,543 | 27.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,846 | 9.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,611 | 7.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,522 | 7.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 852 | 4.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 903 | 4.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,217 | 5.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 806 | 3.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 309 | 1.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (53190 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $234,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $926 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,102 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,962 | 85.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,140 | 14.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,126 | 44.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,836 | 55.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (53190 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,066 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 338 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 490 | 5.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,461 | 27.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,925 | 21.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 861 | 9.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,856 | 20.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,135 | 12.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 33.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (53190 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $56,923 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $73,339 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $83,022 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $15,683 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (53190 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,910 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,517 | 96.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 383 | 3.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,267 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,188 | 79.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,835 | 15.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 471 | 4.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 23 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (53190 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 17,628 | 86.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 815 | 4.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 66 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 486 | 2.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 324 | 1.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,181 | 5.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,044 | 5.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,187 | 10.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,672 | 8.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 107 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 23 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 385 | 1.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (53190 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 884 | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 278 | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 559 | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 583 | 8.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 795 | 11.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,387 | 19.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 745 | 10.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,078 | 15.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 343 | 4.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 310 | 4.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (53190 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,576 | 65.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 954 | 8.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 63 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 1,375 | 11.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 95 | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 929 | 8.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (53190 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 268 | 2.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 236 | 2.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,738 | 15.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 188 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,589 | 13.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 397 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 111 | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 471 | 4.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 715 | 6.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,342 | 29.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,811 | 15.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 395 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 256 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (53190 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 25.3% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (53190 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 18,920 | 92.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 15,850 | 77.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,231 | 25.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,463 | 7.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (53190 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,752 | 82.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,856 | 26.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,210 | 17.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 150 | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 39 | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 584 | 8.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (53190 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,928 | 48.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 524 | 6.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 531 | 6.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 397 | 4.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 698 | 8.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 433 | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,378 | 17.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 213 | 2.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (53190 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 34 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 403 | 5.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,117 | 13.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,344 | 16.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 808 | 10.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,327 | 16.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 953 | 11.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 476 | 5.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 369 | 4.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,271 | 15.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (53190 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 356 | 4.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 761 | 9.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,712 | 33.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,602 | 32.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,158 | 14.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 513 | 6.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (53190 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,087 | 58.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 590 | 8.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,917 | 27.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 88 | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 111 | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 57 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 112 | 1.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (53190 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 279 | 4.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,325 | 33.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,562 | 36.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,796 | 25.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (53190 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 192 | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 114 | 3.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 227 | 7.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 639 | 20.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 944 | 30.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 729 | 23.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 242 | 7.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 39 | 1.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (53190 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,710 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $664 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $926 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.48 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.32 | 2.38 |
Households (53190 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,962 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,470 | 35.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 932 | 13.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,877 | 27.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,911 | 27.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,425 | 20.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,642 | 23.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.39 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.94 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (53190 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,333 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,093 | 65.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,444 | 26.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 118 | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 626 | 6.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,003 | 53.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (53190 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,783 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 162 | 1.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 133 | 1.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,138 | 11.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 645 | 6.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 7,705 | 78.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (53190 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 17,838 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 698 | 3.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 20,383 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,117 | 10.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 85 | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,383 | 65.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 649 | 30.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (53190 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 13,184 | 64.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 7,191 | 35.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,070 | 28.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 4,851 | 67.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 999 | 13.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 270 | 3.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (53190 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 18,947 | 92.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 151 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,553 | 1028.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,553 | 1028.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,553 | 1028.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 402 | 266.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 18 | 11.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 3 | 2.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 784 | 519.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 40 | 26.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (53190 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 19,819 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 17,489 | 88.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,330 | 11.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,488 | 7.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 572 | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 199 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 71 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (53190 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,962 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,715 | 96.5% | 89.4% |
Whitewater, WI53190